Meet the GTA V characters... in real life.

Michael Townley

Former professional thief and robber, Michael De Santa (formerly known as Michael Townley) was well known for numerous heists and scores that happened all over both the United States and Canada. After one heist gone wrong, he faked his death and was put into witness protection, living with his family in Los Santos.

But in real life...

Michael Townley (born December 5th,1942 in Waterloo, Iowa) is a former CIA agent and professional assassin living under witness protection somewhere in the United States. He is known for the assassination of Orlando Letelier, former Chilean ambassador to the United States, and the Chilean general Carlos Prats. After the death of Orlando, he was sentenced to 62 months in prison, before receiving immunity from further prosecution. He is still wanted by both Argentina and Italy.

Trevor Philips

Drug dealer, murderer, and psycho lunatic, Trevor Philips isn't a person who you'd want to get on the bad side of. Also notable for cannibalism and pissing off a lot of gangs.

But in real life...

He is a parody of a real life Trevor Philips. Member of the London Assembly for the Labour Party, Trevor Philips is widely known for defending racial equality and human rights. He is the former chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the head of the Commission for Racial Equality.

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